Before you start such a thread, you might want to get some input from members who have posted memorials, depending on what they are comfortable with.  It's fine with me if the majority are comfortable with it.


I don't see how they could miss it.  It's a whole section devoted to the memorial.  There is a link to this section in the announcement section. Some people have stated they aren't ready to post here and may never be ready.  We have to respect that.  It's an emotion-charged issue.

I just could not post on the one-year anniversary of my dog's death last week.  I was on this very page typing a poem about him and just found it much too hard to do.  I was on for probably two hours...  It WAS difficult, and I just could not post.  This mass poisoning was and still is a horror for so many people.  I was unable to find words worthy of a true memorial to my buddy and could not post without wanting to include some scathing words for the murderers in my post.  Instead, I burned a candle for my boy all day.  It's still hard.  And, I will never forget what this industry has done.

I thought I'd let you know why there may not be as many people posting as you'd thought.

If members so desire, they can send me a message to have their pet(s) included on the list below, to include whether furkid is a dog or cat, whether he/she is waiting at Rainbow Bridge or recuperating or whether he/she ate tainted food and is being continually observed.  You don't need to include his/her name unless you so desire.

All pets in the recall memorials currently posted will be automatically included when I compile the list.

http://itchmoforums.com/pet-food-recall-memorial/2007-pet-food-recall-victimssurvivors-t3347.0.html;msg42026#msg42026

Could someone tell me no if it's a stupid idea? I can go somewhere else.

Arlo, I don't think it's a stupid idea, I think it's a very courageous idea and a heart-felt one.  

Arlo: your story about these poor cats and dogs put tears in my eyes - returned to the shelter becuase they were sick and you guys accused of peddling sick animals.  The poor darlings were poisoned by tainted petfood - were suffering and the final insult to them was to be returned to the shelter becuase they were sick through no fault of theirs or yours.  Its simply heartbreaking.  YES - please put their stories in our pet memorial - I for one would like for them to be REMEMBERED and cherished in ur hearts.

On Sunday, March 16, 2008, we will mark the one-year anniversary of the first announcements of what would become the largest pet food recall in history.  I invite you to join with me in a memorial remembrance of all the pets who have been harmed by commercial pet food, with special thoughts for the victims of the 2007 pet food recalls:

At sunset on March 16 I will light a candle in my home in honor of those pets who were killed and sickened, both those I know about and those I will never hear of.  I will spend time thinking quietly about the victims.  I will spend extra time letting my pets know how much I love them.

When I go to bed for the night, I will snuff out the candle.  I will remember all those beautiful lives that were needlessly snuffed out.  And I will once again commit myself to doing what I can to change the situation, in honor of those who died and those who live.

I invite you to join me on Sunday in lighting a candle at sunset where you live--privately in your own home, with a group, or in a public setting.

Thank you, Catbird.

We will be lighting a candle in our home.